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Specimen Collection Information
Label container with patient's full name and date of birth or MRN (if available). Indicate specimen source.
- Specimens submitted in for light microscopy should be placed in 10% neutral buffered formalin need to be fully submerged with the optimal approximate specimen volume of 10:1 or higher
- Specimens submitted for immunofluorescence (IF) should be placed in saline or Michels Transport Medium
- Specimens for electron microscopy (EM) should be placed in gluteraldehyde
| Specimen | Container |
|---|---|
| Tissue | |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Transport fresh tissue immediately . Tissue in Michels Tranport Media – ambient. Deliver ASAP to Laboratory Specimen Receiving (LSR), BORWELL LEVEL 4.
Specimen Stability
Transport fresh tissue immediately . (Refrigerate if delayed.) Tissue in Michels Tranport Media – ambient.
Additional Specimen Instructions
Special instructions:
In addition to formalin container, collect tissues for electron microscopy (EM) and immunofluorescence (IF).
Three biopsy specimens are submitted to the lab for the following studies:
- Routine Surgical Pathology (light microscopy)(performed at DH)
- Electron Microscopy (prepared by Mayo Medical Laboratory, review and diagnosis by DH)
- Immunofluorescence (IF) (performed at DH)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
CPT(s)
88305; 88313; 88350; 88346; 88348
Performing Lab Section
Surgical Pathology
Turnaround Time
Typical turnaround time for biopsies is 4 business days.
Ordering Specimens
eDH Users:
LAB1900, Surgical Pathology (LAB1900 x3 - Light, IF, EM)
Ordering for non-eDH Users:
All requisitions must be labeled with:
• Patient name, date of birth and medical record number
• Name of the ordering provider
• Anatomic site and collection date
• Brief patient history